Walking...

A brisk walk can be so refreshing. I just returned from an invigorating and peaceful walk. For those who don’t live in ND, yesterday was VERY windy. I heard someone say there were 60 mph gusts throughout the day!! Those mighty gusts blew all the leaves off the trees so during my peaceful walk tonight I heard the sound of leaves below my feet… music to my ears. The only thing missing was an apple in my hand! When I returned home I had a small piece of Plachenda (small pastry with pumpkin filling), it reminded me of my grandma. Plachenda was one of the German foods my grandma would make for the grandkids. I sure miss Grandma’s cooking.

Remember I said I wanted to start read biographies…well I finished my first one (I know, it took a while) – My Grandfather’s Son by Clarence Thomas. I would highly recommend it. Now on to the next book…hopefully that won’t take too long to read. If I could only be coordinated enough to read and walk, I could sure get a lot more reading done! I'm always open to new book suggestions!

October

October is here! Fall leaves, pumpkins, cool weather, and one more day closer to Christmas. This past Friday Zack and I volunteered at an event where teenage kids come to talk with “professionals” in the area. It is a project our local Young Professionals Network service team takes part in. Zack gave advice on tenant rights and I answered questions about writing a resume and completing job applications. On our way home we talked about how fortunate we were to be raised by such wonderful parents who cared and loved us so much. Yesterday we went to a beautiful wedding. My favorite part was the table spilling over with chocolate delights. I had to hold myself back from going back three times!!! One thing I enjoy about weddings is that you get to catch up with people you haven't seen in a while. This week my dad cleaned out the garden and picked eight lovely pumpkins. I can’t believe all those leaves and vines only produced eight pumpkins. My tomatoes finally arrived and we are inundated with tomatoes. I think my mom will finally get her fill of tomato sandwiches.